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Daniel Heck

InvestorFounder

Partner at Stage 2 Capital · Director at Intelligems

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $200K – $4M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedIntelligems

About

Dan Heck, in a structured pod with go-to-market operator Liz Christo, combines institutional VC expertise and hands-on sales leadership, shaped by his Target merchandising/analytics background and Mercatr founder experience.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaS

Director at Intelligems

Intro paths

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In turn, Daniel can intro founders to Intelligems's investors below.

Intelligems's investors · 8

Expansion Venture CapitalNew York · $100K – $2M checksHawke VenturesSanta Monica · $50K – $2M checksHyde Park AngelsChicagoMaropost VenturesTorontoMatchstick VenturesMinneapolis · $500K – $1.5M checksStage 2 CapitalLincoln · $200K – $4M checksSuperAngel.FundNew York · $10K – $1M checksTechstarsBoulder · $220K checks

Co-founders at Intelligems

ARAndrew Raftery
Andrew RafteryHead of Data, ML, and AI
AM
Andrew MarconiExecutive Officer, Director
AK
Adam KitainExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. MercatrFoundercurrent2026 — present
  2. Stage 2 CapitalPartner2022 — 2024
  3. OpenViewPartner2021 — 2022Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  4. OpenViewVice President2019 — 2021Greater Boston Area
  5. Touchdown VenturesSenior Associate2017 — 2019Greater Philadelphia Area
  6. Hyde Park AngelsSenior Associate2016 — 2017Greater Chicago Area
  7. TargetApparel and Accessories Special Projects Lead, Merchandise Planning Operations2014 — 2015Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
  8. TargetSenior Business Analyst, Target.com & Mobile2013 — 2014Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
  9. TargetBusiness Analyst, Target.com & Mobile2012 — 2013Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Education

  1. University of ChicagoAB (with Honors), Economics2008 — 2012
  2. The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.) (with honors; top 20%), Entrepreneurship2015 — 2017

Skills & more

Venture Capital9Start-ups10Data Analysis15Strategy9Analysis7

Languages Spanish

From Daniel's professional profile.

Colleagues at Stage 2 Capital

Alex Sukennik
Investor at Stage 2 Capital
Andi Vanetta Smith
Founder; LP + Advisor at Stage 2 Capital
Anne DelSanto
Investor at Stage 2 Capital
Anu Maheshwari
Partner at Stage 2 Capital
Anubhav Maheshwari
Principal at Stage 2 Capital
Ashley Kramer
Revenue Leader, OpenAI at Stage 2 Capital
Dan Tyre
Operating Partner, Stage 2 Capital Catalyst at Stage 2 Capital
Erin Olsen
Head of Marketing at Stage 2 Capital

Network6

Michael ManneScout
Investor at Stage 2 Capital
Alex Sukennik
Investor at Stage 2 Capital
Anne DelSanto
Investor at Stage 2 Capital
Anubhav Maheshwari
Principal at Stage 2 Capital
Jay Po
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Stage 2 Capital
Liz Christo
Partner at Stage 2 Capital

Investors connected to Daniel in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Daniel Heck work?
Daniel Heck is Partner at Stage 2 Capital and Founder at Intelligems.
What does Daniel Heck invest in?
Daniel Heck invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, HR Tech, SaaS.
What check size does Daniel Heck write?
Daniel Heck typically writes checks of $200K – $4M.
What companies did Daniel Heck found?
Daniel Heck founded Intelligems.

Same school

Also attended University of Chicago336

Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesShardul ShahInvestor at Index VenturesSam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Clay FisherInvestor at Spark CapitalJonas CiplickasPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersJulia Gonzalez SandersPartner and General Counsel at Crosslink Capital

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Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business476

Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesTinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesKatrin GeyskensExecutive Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankGlebFounder and Managing Partner at iTech Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Stage 2 Capital32

Travis BryantSales Leadership at Redpoint VenturesSydney SloanChief Marketing Officer at Scale Venture PartnersAileen AllenPartner at Mercury FundBrent SapiroInvestor at Blue Tulip VenturesRyan LongfieldPresident, PolyAI at Stage 2 CapitalKevin KriebelSales & BD Advisor at Modern Technical

+ 26 more

Also worked at OpenView50

Scott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersDaniel DemmerInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersGeorge RobertsInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersJohn McCulloughInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersVinnie McSweeneyInvestor at OpenView Venture PartnersDevon McDonaldInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners

+ 44 more

Also worked at Touchdown Ventures23

Dan MoskowitzInvestor at Third Point VenturesJack WarningPortfolio at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALAllison GoldbergManaging Partner at Comcast VenturesIsabel SeniorCampus Lead at The MBA FundChristopher O'DoreSenior Associate at Advance Venture PartnersSteven PeraltaVP, Investments at Acumen America

+ 17 more

Also worked at Hyde Park Angels10

Joanne ChenInvestor at Foundation CapitalIra WeissPartner at Hyde Park Venture PartnersVivien HoPartner at Pear VCVictor GutweinManaging Partner at M25Ellen A RudnickSenior Advisor at PACE Healthcare CapitalPaul D’AmatoCEO & Founding Partner at Michigan Capital Network

+ 4 more